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AX53 OZJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,741 mi
Last recorded120,741 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2022 120,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontward arm inner bush delaminated and detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward inner bush delaminated and detached from arm and arm rubbing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes starting to delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear bushes are cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 114,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty ..... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 114,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty ..... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 111,586 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test scent pad central mirror drivers view ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE SCUFFED AND TREAD STARTING TO BREAK UP AND ALMOST TO CANVAS STRONGLY ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drivers window not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc s swept area inner and outer reduced advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

STRONG ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT TYRES

all front suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Aug 2019 111,586 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test scent pad central mirror drivers view ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE SCUFFED AND TREAD STARTING TO BREAK UP AND ALMOST TO CANVAS STRONGLY ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drivers window not working

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working r 802 (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc s swept area inner and outer reduced advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

STRONG ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT TYRES

all front suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jun 2018 106,754 miles

Front suspension bushes just starting to detiorate

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 102,135 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 100,035 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 100,034 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 95,574 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,215 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 92,215 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,983 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 83,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,638 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,396 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 72,854 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,411 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s wiper split

Pass 23 Feb 2008 63,812 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,870 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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AX53 OZJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX53 OZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AX53 OZJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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